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Stu Jackson at 12:27pm 11.24.04
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Like playing Arlo Guthrie's "Alice's Restaurant" every Thanksgiving, I thought you might enjoy this
Gene Gruender at 12:23pm 11.24.04
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For some reason for the last week or more when I use the "recent post" button (24hrs, 2 days, etc) i
howard at 12:15pm 11.24.04
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Our boat was damaged by Hurricane Ivan. Mast broken at welded joint, rudder broken, port side of bo
Allan Lansche at 7:54am 11.24.04
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All, Can anyone give instructions as to how to extend the tongue of my trailer? I have an H260 an
Brian at 6:51am 11.24.04
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I purchased an O'Day 34 recently and it needs a new roller furling, I am current looking at Schafer
Rich18890 at 4:25am 11.24.04
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T J Furstenau at 4:18am 11.24.04
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Ok, in my never ending quest to prepare for racing next year, I am looking for some guidance in the
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I just wanted to take a moment to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving! It is a time to reflect o
steve at 3:40am 11.24.04
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In June my brother and I were sailing and we hit bottom. In won't mention who was at the helm. Does
Mac666 at 3:29am 11.24.04
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Hey, ALL. I'm looking for a slip on lake Michigan near Chicago for next season for my Mac 22...if an
Rich Hall at 3:09am 11.24.04
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I am in process of buying 1987 Pearson 31, surveyor has turn up moisture on deck beneath teak toe ra
David Hoch at 3:02am 11.24.04
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Furling Headsail Size Folks, When I unpacked my new H260, the headsail was a hanked-on type and I
Bob at 2:45am 11.24.04
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If anyone has looked at the price of teak lately I know its enought to cause heart failure and maybe
Alan at 2:38am 11.24.04
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Looks like PHRF's days are numbered (thank goodness!!). The system that they have been using across
Hugh289 at 1:40am 11.24.04
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I'm checking to see if anyone has a better idea for installing a mooring bit, or cleat, just aft of
Andy at 1:04am 11.24.04
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We are looking at getting a used dingy, mostly for going ashore, but we may end up on a mooring. We
Phil Laucks at 12:55am 11.24.04
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I have read just one major concern about the 192. It is that the boat does not come with a traveler
Bush at 11:57pm 11.23.04
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I have just purchased a 1973 Morgan 30/2 that has been sitting since 1987. The Hull in in great shap
Rick at 11:53pm 11.23.04
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I think I saw a replacement transparent hatch for the fwd hatch over the v-berth for the C30. I can'
Rick at 11:42pm 11.23.04
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The back of the aft buck is always wet because the water comes off the wheel and in to the steering

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Thanks Sail Sfbay and Jackdaw!
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Jskosmo at 4:28pm 02.22.21
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Hummm. You lost me on this one Rick D. What is the additional female end going to be on the used
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